Time dilation has a direct corelation in the production of gravity

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The discussion explores the relationship between time dilation and gravity, specifically whether time dilation has a direct correlation in the production of gravity. It touches on concepts from general relativity and the implications of time dilation in different contexts, including relative movement and acceleration.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that time dilation and gravity are effects of a "stretched" time dimension, referencing gravitational time dilation as distinct from time dilation due to relative movement.
  • Others question whether time dilation from movement can explain the effects of g-forces, which seem to exhibit similar effects to gravity.
  • It is noted that time dilation due to relative inertial movement occurs without g-forces, but there is a suggestion that time dilation within an accelerated frame may be equivalent to gravitational time dilation in a uniform gravitational field.
  • A participant raises the idea of reversing the effects of gravity to create a propulsion system, indicating an interest in practical applications of these concepts.

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Participants express differing views on the relationship between time dilation and gravity, with no consensus reached on the implications of these concepts or their applications.

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The discussion includes assumptions about the nature of time dilation and gravity, as well as the conditions under which these effects are observed, which remain unresolved.

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Is it possible that time dilation has a direct corelation in the production of gravity.

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but can the effects of time dilation with movement explain the effects of g-forces which exhibit the same effects of gravity.
 


markonline said:
but can the effects of time dilation with movement explain the effects of g-forces which exhibit the same effects of gravity.
Time dilation due to relative inertial movement occurs without any g-forces. But maybe you mean time dilation within an accelerated frame of reference, which is in fact equivalent to gravitational time dilation in a uniform gravitational field.
 


so if the concept of gravity is known what is being done to try and reverse the effects of gravity to create some sought of propulsion system
 

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